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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Home > Status > Client Information ............45 Home > Status > WDS Information............46 Home > Status > WLAN 802.11G Traffic Statistics ........ 47 Home > Log > View Log ................ 48 Home > Log > System Log Settings ............49 D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 3 Naming Your Computer ................ 102 Checking the IP Address in Windows XP ........... 103 ® Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 ......105 ® Assigning a Static IP Address in Macintosh OSX ......107 ® D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 4 DWL-700AP User’s Manual Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging ........110 Troubleshooting .................... 111 High Gain External Antenna (Optional) ..........117 Technical Specifications ................118 Technical Support ..................121 Warranty ......................122 Registration ....................128 D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 5: Package Contents

     Console Cables Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DWL-2700AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    The DWL-2700AP is capable of operating in one of 3 different modes to meet your wireless networking needs. The DWL-2700AP can operate as an access point, or in WDS (Wireless Distribution System) with AP, or in WDS mode.
  • Page 7 Unfamiliar clients would be denied access. EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is available through the Windows ® Operating System. You will need to use the same type of EAP protocol on all the devices in your network when using the 802.1x feature. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 8: Features And Benefits

    AP Manager Setup Wizard - The new Setup Wizard makes network configuration  quick and simple. SNMP for Management - The DWL-2700AP is not just fast but it also supports  SNMP v.3 for a better network management. Superior wireless AP manager software is bundled with the DWL-2700AP for network configuration and firmware upgrade.

  • Page 9: Wireless Basics

    D-Link wireless products will allow you to access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings.

  • Page 10: Standards-Based Technology

    The DWL-2700AP offers the most advanced network security features available today, including WPA and WPA2. In addition to its compatibility with 802.11g devices, the DWL-2700AP is compatible with 802.11b devices. This means that if you have an existing 802.11b network, or a network with a mixture of 802.11g and 802.11b, the devices in that network will be...

  • Page 11: Installation Considerations

    Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-2700AP and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your DWL-2700AP’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

  • Page 12: Three Operational Modes

    Operational Modes DWL-700AP User’s Manual Three Operational Modes D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Connect the DWL-2700AP to the PoE base unit. (See the printed Hardware Installation Guide included with the DWL-2700AP.) If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install the D-Link DWL-G550 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer.

  • Page 14: Connecting To A Poe (Power Over Ethernet) Network

    Step 1: Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (included with your package) to the LAN port on the DWL-2700AP and the other end of the Ethernet cable to the port labeled P+DATA OUT on the PoE base unit. Step 2:...

  • Page 15: Using The Configuration Menu

    Start your web browser program (Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator ™ Type the IP address and http port of the DWL-2700AP in the address field (http://192.168.0.50) and press Enter. Make sure that the IP addresses of the DWL-2700AP and your computer are in the same subnet.

  • Page 16: Configuration > Save And Activate

    Clicking Discard Changes will discard all changes made to the configuration. Click the Apply button to save changes made to the current page. Please note that you still must select Save and Activate under Configuration in order for changes to take effect. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 17: Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > Access Point

    Auto Channel Scan is selected by default. All devices on the Channel: network must share the same channel. Radio Frequency: The radio frequency will vary depending on the wireless channel that is chosen. The frequency in channel 6 is 2.437GHz. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 18 No RADIUS server required and encryption of data is upgraded with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). Select WPA-Auto-Enterprise to allow the client to either use WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise. Select WPA-Auto-Personal to allow the client to either use WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 19: Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > Access Point (Wep)

    First through Fourth keys in the valid key field. keys: * Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers 0-127. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 20: Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > Access Point (802.1X)

    Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. Interval: 1800 is the recommended value. A lower interval may reduce transfer data rate. RADIUS Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: Enter the RADIUS port. RADIUS Secret: Enter the RADIUS secret. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 21: Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > Access Point (Wpa-Enterprise)

    Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 Interval: is the recommended value. A lower interval may reduce transfer data rate. RADIUS Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: Enter the RADIUS port. RADIUS Secret: Enter the RADIUS secret. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 22: Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > Access Point (Wpa-Personal)

    Enter a passphrase. The passphrase is an alpha-numeric password PassPhrase: between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. Make sure you enter this key exactly the same on all other wireless clients. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 23: Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > Wds With Ap

    Using the Configuration Menu Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WDS with AP In WDS with AP mode, the DWL-2700AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, while still functioning as a wireless AP. WDS (Wireless Distribution System) allows access points to communicate with one another wirelessly in a standardized way. It can also simplify the network infrastructure by reducing the amount of cabling required.
  • Page 24 Select WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal or WPA-Auto-Personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes (No RADIUS server required). Note: WDS is not completely specified in WiFi or IEEE standards. Communication with other vendor’s access points is not guaranteed. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 25: Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > Wds With Ap (Wep)

    First through Fourth keys in the valid key field. keys: * Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers 0-127. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 26: Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > Wds With Ap (Wpa-Personal)

    Enter a passphrase. The passphrase is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. Make sure you enter this key exactly the same on all other wireless clients. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 27: Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > Wds

    Using the Configuration Menu DWL-700AP User’s Manual Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WDS In WDS, the DWL-2700AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wireless AP. Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g Mode: WDS is selected from the pull-down menu.
  • Page 28 WEP settings. Select Open System/Shared Key to allow either form of data encryption. Select WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, or WPA-Auto-Personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes (No RADIUS server required). D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 29: Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > Wds (Wep)

    First through Fourth keys in the valid key field. keys: * Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers 0-127. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 30: Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > Wds (Wpa-Personal)

    Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The Interval: default value of 1800 is recommended. PassPhrase: When you select WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal or WPA-Auto-Personal, please enter a PassPhrase in the corresponding field. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 31: Home > Basic Settings > Wireless Modes

    Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key 802.1x WPA-Enterprise WPA-Personal WPA2-Enterprise WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Enterprise WPA-Auto-Personal Open System WDS with AP Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-Personal WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Personal Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA2-Personal WPA-Personal WPA-Auto-Personal D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 32: Home > Basic Settings > Lan > Static

    LAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered your internal network. These are the IP settings of the LAN interface for the DWL-2700AP. These settings may be referred to as private settings. You may change the LAN IP address if needed. The LAN IP address is private to your internal network and cannot be seen on the Internet.

  • Page 33: Home > Basic Settings > Lan > Dynamic

    This field is unavailable when DHCP is selected Default Gateway: This field is unavailable when DHCP is selected. DNS 1: This field is unavailable when DHCP is selected. DNS 2: This field is unavailable when DHCP is selected. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 34: Home > Advanced Settings > Performance

    The Data Rates are Auto, 6Mbps, 9Mbps, 12Mbps, 18Mbps, 24Mbps, 36Mbps, 48Mbps, 54Mbps. Beacon Interval: Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a network. Specify a beacon interval value. The default (100) is recommended. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 35 (facing the AP) to transmit and receive packets. Selecting Right Antenna will not allow the DWL-2700AP to switch antenna and the radio will only use the right antenna (facing the AP) to transmit and receive packets.

  • Page 36: Home > Advanced Settings> Ap Grouping Settings

    Sets the maximum amount of users allowed (0-64). Link Integrate: If the Ethernet connection between the LAN and the DWL-2700AP is disconnected, the Link Integrate option will cause the wireless segment associated with the AP to be disconnected from the AP.

  • Page 37: Home > Advanced Settings > Multi-Ssid Settings

    1 through Multi-SSID 7. Primary SSID and security cannot be configured here, as those values follow the settings configured on the Home > Basic Settings > Wireless page. SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the unique name designated for the Index being configured. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 38 PassPhrase: The passphrase is an alpha-numeric password that must be between 8-63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*_) and spaces. Make sure to enter the passphrase exactly the same on all wireless clients. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 39: Home > Filters > Ethernet Mac Acl

    Home > Filters > Ethernet MAC ACL Access Control: Select Off to disable MAC address filtering. Select Accept to allow association between the DWL-2700AP and the MAC addresses listed. Select Reject to reject devices with the MAC address listed. MAC Address: Enter the MAC address you want to include in the Access Control List and click Apply.

  • Page 40: Home > Filters > Wireless Mac Acl

    Home > Filters > Wireless MAC ACL Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g Access Control: Select Off to disable MAC address filtering. Select Accept to allow association between the DWL-2700AP and the MAC addresses listed. Select Reject to reject devices with the MAC addresses listed.

  • Page 41: Home > Filters > Wireless Ip Acl

    Home > Filters > Wireless IP ACL Access Control: Select Off to disable IP address filtering. Select Accept to allow association between the DWL-2700AP and the IP addresses listed. Select Reject to reject devices with the IP addresses listed. IP Address: Enter the IP address you want to include in the Access Control List and click Apply.

  • Page 42: Home > Filters > Wlan Partition Settings

    Enabling this feature allows Ethernet devices on the LAN to Access: communicate with wireless clients on the WLAN. If this feature is disabled, all data from Ethernet devices to wireless clients is blocked. Wireless devices can still send data to Ethernet devices. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 43: Home > Status > Device Information

    Using the Configuration Menu DWL-700AP User’s Manual Home > Status > Device Information Device Information: This window displays the configuration settings of the DWL-2700AP, including the firmware version and device MAC address. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 44: Home > Status > Indication

    Using the Configuration Menu DWL-700AP User’s Manual Home > Status > Indication Temperature This window displays the current operating temperature of the Indication: DWL-2700AP. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 45: Home > Status > Client Information

    DWL-700AP User’s Manual Home > Status > Client Information Client Information: The Client Information page provides information about the wireless clients connected to the DWL-2700AP. The following information is available for each client communicating with the DWL-2700AP. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the client.

  • Page 46: Home > Status > Wds Information

    Displays the MAC address of the client. Band: Displays the wireless band the client is connected on. Authentication: Displays the type of authentication being used. Signal: Displays the strength of the clients signal. Channel: Displays the wireless channel being used. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 47: Home > Status > Wlan 802.11G Traffic Statistics

    Using the Configuration Menu DWL-700AP User’s Manual Home > Status > WLAN 802.11G Traffic Statistics WLAN 802.11g This page displays statistics for data throughput, transmitted and Traffic Statistics: received frames, and WEP frame errors for the 802.11g wireless network. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 48: Home > Log > View Log

    Using the Configuration Menu DWL-700AP User’s Manual Home > Log > View Log View Log: The log displays system and network messages including a time stamp and message type. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 49: Home > Log > System Log Settings

    SMTP: Check the box to enable SMTP. SMTP Server / IP Enter the IP address of the SMTP server. Address: SMTP Sender: Enter the e-mail address of the SMTP sender. SMTP Recipient: Enter the e-mail address of the SMTP recipient. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 50: Tool > Administrator Settings

    User Name: Enter a user name. The default is admin. Old Password: When changing your password, enter the old password here. New Password: When changing your password, enter the new password here. Confirm New Confirm your new password here. Password: D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 51 Console Protocol: Select the type of protocol you would like to use, Telnet or SSH. SNMP Settings Status: Status is Enabled by default. Uncheck the box to disable the SNMP functions. Public Community Enter the public SNMP community string. String: Private Community Enter the private SNMP community string. String: D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 52: Tool > Firmware And Ssl Certification Upload

    Tool > Firmware and SSL Certification Upload Upload Firmware After downloading the most recent version of firmware for the DWL-2700AP from http://support.dlink.com to your local computer, use the Browse button to locate the firmware file on your computer. Click Upload to update the firmware version.

  • Page 53: Tool > Configuration File Upload And Download

    Upload File: Click Browse to locate a previously saved configuration file on your local computer. After selecting the file, click Upload to apply the configuration settings to the DWL-2700AP. Download Click Download to save the current DWL-2700AP configuration Configuration File: to your local computer. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 54: Tool > Cfg File > Choose File

    When you click Browse in the previous screen, the dialog box shown above appears. Select the file you wish to download and click Open. When this dialog box appears, click Save and select a location to save the configuration file. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 55: Tool > Sntp

    Tool > SNTP SNTP/NTP Displays the current SNTP/NTP settings. Information: SNT/NTP Server Enter the SNTP/NTP server IP address. IP Address: SNTP/NTP Select your correct Time Zone. Time Zone: Daylight Saving Check the box to Enable Daylight Saving Time. Time: D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 56: System > System Settings

    Using the Configuration Menu DWL-700AP User’s Manual System > System Settings Click Restart to restart the DWL-2700AP. Click Restore to restore the DWL-2700AP back to factory default settings. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 57: Using The Ap Manager

    With AP Manager there is no need to configure devices individually. To launch the AP Manager: • Go to the Start Menu • Select Programs • Select D-Link AirPremier AP Manager • Select DWL-2700AP Discovering Devices Click on this button to discover the devices available on the network.

  • Page 58: Selecting Devices

    You can configure multiple APs with IP addresses all at once. Click on the IP button after you’ve selected all of the APs you want to assign an IP address. Enter the IP address you want to assign the first unit and the AP manager will automatically assign sequential IP addresses. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 59: Device Configuration

    You cannot save a configuration file if you selected more than one device in the device list. The Exit button will close the device configuration window. Any settings that haven’t been applied will be lost. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 60: Device Configuration > General

    This option should only be configurable when one access point is selected for configuration. To configure multiple devices with an IP address at one time, please reference the previous page. Gateway: Enter the IP address of your gateway, typically your router address. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 61 Enter the number of load balancing users, from 0-64. Link Integrity: This pull-down selection enables or disables Link Integrity. When Link Integrity is enabled, the wireless segment associated with the AP will be disconnected whenever the connection between the AP and the LAN is broken. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 62: Device Configuration > Wireless

    Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a (20~1000): network. Specify the beacon value for the selected device(s) here. The default value of 100 is recommended. Radio Wave: Allows you to enable or disable the wireless (802.11b/g) signal from being transmitted. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 63 Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Wireless (continued) Antenna Diversity: Select Diversity to allow the DWL-2700AP AP to automatically switch to the antenna with the better RSSI value. Selecting Left Antenna will not allow the DWL-2700AP to switch antenna and the radio will use the left antenna (facing the AP) to transmit and receive packets.

  • Page 64: Device Configuration > Wireless > Authentication Modes

    Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key 802.1x WPA-Enterprise WPA-Personal WPA2-Enterprise WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Enterprise WPA-Auto-Personal WDS with AP Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-Personal WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Personal Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-Personal WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Personal D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 65: Device Configuration > Security

    WPA-Enterprise WPA2-Enterprise Used to authenticate clients via a RADIUS server. WPA-Auto- Enterprise: WPA-Personal Does not utilize a RADIUS server for authentication but uses a WPA2-Personal passphrase that is configured on the clients and access points. WPA-Auto Personal: D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 66 Key Values: Select the key size (64-bit, 128-bit, or 152-bit) and key type (HEX or ASCII) and then enter a string to use as the key. The key length is automatically adjusted based on the settings you choose. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 67: Device Configuration > Security > Wep

    Key Values: Select the key size (64-bit, 128-bit, or 152-bit) and key type (HEX or ASCII) and then enter a string to use as the key. The key length is automatically adjusted based on the settings you choose. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 68: Device Configuration > Security > 802.1X

    Using the AP Manager DWL-700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Security > 802.1x Cipher Type: WEP is used here. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 69: Device Configuration > Security > 802.1X (Radius)

    Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Security > 802.1x (RADIUS) RADIUS Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: Enter the port used on the RADIUS server (1812 is default). RADIUS Secret: Enter the RADIUS secret. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 70: Device Configuration > Security > Wpa-Enterprise (Cipher)

    Cipher Type: Select Auto, TKIP, or AES from the pull-down menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 is the recommended setting. A lower interval may reduce transfer rates. Interval: D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 71: Device Configuration > Security > Wpa-Enterprise (Server)

    Device Configuration > Security > WPA-Enterprise / WPA2-Enterprise/ WPA2-Auto-Enterprise (Server) RADIUS Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: Enter the port used on the RADIUS server (1812 is default). RADIUS Secret: Enter the RADIUS secret. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 72: Device Configuration > Security > Wpa-Personal (Cipher)

    Cipher Type: Select Auto, TKIP, or AES from the pull-down menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 is the recommended setting. A lower interval may reduce transfer rates. Interval: PassPhrase: Enter a PassPhrase between 8-63 characters in length. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 73: Device Configuration > Filters > Wlan Partition > Access Control

    MAC address in the list are granted access. When Reject is selected, devices in the list of MAC addresses are not granted access. Access Add or Delete MAC addresses in the Access Control List. Control List: D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 74: Device Configuration > Filters > Ethernet/Wireless Ip Filters

    When Accept is selected, only devices with an IP address in the list are granted access. When Reject is selected, devices in the list of IP addresses are not granted access. Access Add or Delete IP addresses in the Access Control List. Control List: D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 75: Device Configuration > Ap Mode

    • Access Point • WDS with AP • WDS Access Point, the default setting used to create a wireless LAN, is displayed here. Please see the following pages for an explanation of the other 2 AP modes. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 76: Device Configuration > Ap Mode > Wds With Ap

    This only works with other DWL-2700APs. If enabled, you must enter the MAC address of the other DWL-2700AP(s) on your network. Site Survey: Click Site Survey to view available APs in your network.

  • Page 77: Device Configuration > Ap Mode > Wds

    WDS: Allows you to connect multiple wireless LANs together. All other LANs must be using DWL-2700APs. When enabled, you must enter the MAC address of the other DWL-2700AP(s) on your network (you can enter up to eight addresses). Site Survey: Click Site Survey to view available APs in your network.

  • Page 78: Device Configuration > Indication

    Using the AP Manager DWL-700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Indication Temperature: Displays the current operating temperature of the DWL-2700AP. Auto Refresh: Check this box to automatically refresh the Indication information. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 79: Device Configuration > Log

    Enter the IP address of the syslog server. Status Server IP: SMTP Setting: Check this box to enable SMTP. SMTP Server / Enter the IP address of the SMTP server. IP Address: SMTP Sender: Enter the SMTP Sender. SMTP Recipient: Enter the SMTP Recipient. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 80: Device Configuration > Client-Info

    Displays the MAC address of the client. Band: Displays the wireless band. Authentication: Displays the type of authentication that is enabled. RSSI: Receive Signal Strength Indicator indicates the strength of the signal. Power Saving Mode: Displays the status of the power saving feature. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 81: Device Configuration > Multi-Ssid

    When the Primary SSID is set to use one key index for WEP, you can use the 3 other key indexes for Guest SSIDs. If the Primary SSID is set to WPA/WPA2-Personal, or WPA-Auto-Personal, you can only use WEP key index 1 and 4 for Guest SSIDs. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 82 Cipher Type: Select a cipher type from the pull-down menu. Group Key Update: Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 is the recommended setting. A lower interval may reduce transfer rates. Passphrase: Enter a PassPhrase between 8-63 characters in length. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 83: Device Configuration > Sntp

    Device Configuration > SNTP SNTP/NTP Displays the current SNTP/NTP settings. Information: SNT/NTP Server Enter the SNTP/NTP server IP address. IP Address: SNTP/NTP Select your correct Time Zone. Time Zone: Daylight Saving Check the box to Enable Daylight Saving Time. Time: D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 84: Device Configuration > Misc

    Limit Administrator Enter the IP address that the administrator will be allowed to log IP 1: in from. Limit Administrator Enter a secondary IP address that the administrator will be allowed IP 2: to log in from. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 85: Device Configuration > Misc

    Enter the public SNMP community string. String: Private Community Enter the private SNMP community string. String: User Status Check the box to enable user status notification. Notification: Trap Server IP: Enter the IP address of the trap server. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 86: Device Configuration > Ssl

    FTP Password: Enter the password for the FTP user name. FTP Certificate Enter the FTP certificate file name. File Name: FTP Key File Enter the FTP key file name. Name: Upload: Click Upload to load the settings. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 87: Configuration Files

    Using the AP Manager Configuration Files The DWL-2700AP allows you to save the device settings to a configuration file. To save a configuration file follow these steps: Select a device from the Device List on the main screen of the AP Manager.
  • Page 88 If you want to use the newly loaded configuration for the selected device(s), click Apply and the configuration settings will be written to the device(s). Device Configuration button. You must always click Apply in the Configuration window if you want the settings to take effect. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 89: Firmware

     Click on the firmware button as shown above. A popup window will appear. Locate the firmware upgrade file and  click Open. IMPORTANT! DO NOT DISCONNECT POWER FROM THE UNIT WHILE THE FIRMWARE IS BEING UPGRADED. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 90: System Settings

    System Settings You can customize the basic System Settings for the DWL-2700AP by clicking on this button. Access Password: This sets the admin password for the select device(s). Auto Refresh: This setting allows you to enable auto refreshing of the network device list.

  • Page 91: Refresh

    Devices with a check mark next to them are still available on the network. Devices with an X are no longer available on the network. About Click on this button to view the version of AP Manager. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 92: Using The Console Port

    1. Connect one end of the provided serial console cable to the console port on the DWL-2700AP, and the other to an available serial port on the PC you wll use to connect to the device. 2. Run HyperTerminal on the PC: •...
  • Page 93 DWL-700AP User’s Manual 4. Select the appropriate COM port: 5. Configure the Port Settings: Note: Your terminal emulation must be set to 9600 bits per second. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 94 DWL-700AP User’s Manual 6. Enter Login Name and Password: Once logged in, you will be able to run configuration commands from the command line prompt. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 95: Networking Basics

    Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000. ® Go to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network When this screen appears, click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 96 Please follow all the instructions in this window: Click Next. In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If your computer connects to the internet through a gateway/router, select the second option as shown. Click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 97 DWL-700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional). Click Next. Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name. Click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 98 DWL-700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, click Next. Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 99 In the window below, select the option that fits your needs. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Click Next. Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A. Click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 100 Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network. To continue click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 101 You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network. After running the Network Setup Disk on all your computers, your new wireless network will be ready to use. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 102: Naming Your Computer

     Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window.  You may enter a Computer Description if you wish; this field is optional.   To rename the computer and join a domain, Click Change. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 103: Checking The Ip Address In Windows ® Xp

    Address range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP Address Range.) To check on the IP Address of the adapter, please do the following:  Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon in the task bar.  Click on Status. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 104 DWL-700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics This window will appear:  Click the Support tab.  Click Close. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 105: Assigning A Static Ip Address In Windows ® Xp/2000

    DHCP capable router you will not need to assign static IP addresses. If you are not using a DHCP capable router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow these instructions: Go to Start.   Double-click on Control Panel.  Double-click on Network Connections. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 106 For example, if one computer has an IP address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP addresses that are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4. The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network.) D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 107: Assigning A Static Ip Address In Macintosh ® Osx

    Note: If you are entering a DNS server, you must enter the IP address of the default gateway. The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) Assigning a Static IP Address in Macintosh ®  Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences. Click on Network.  D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 108  Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu.  Select Manually in the Configure pull-down menu.  Input the Static IP Address, the Subnet Mask and the Router IP Address in the appropriate fields.  Click Apply Now. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 109 DWL-700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics  Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences. Click on Network.  Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu.  Select Using DHCP in the Configure pull-down menu.  D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 110: Checking The Wireless Connection By Pinging

    Go to Start > Run > type cmd. A window similar to this one will appear. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx is the IP address of the wireless router or access point. A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wireless router or access point, as shown. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 111: Troubleshooting

    1. The computer used to configure the DWL-2700AP cannot access the Configuration menu.  Check that the Ethernet LED on the DWL-2700AP is ON. If the LED is not ON, check that the cable for the Ethernet connection is securely inserted.
  • Page 112  Check that the IP address assigned to the wireless adapter is within the same IP address range as the access point and gateway. Since the DWL-2700AP has an IP address of 192.168.0.50, wireless adapters must have an IP address in the same range, e.g., 192.168.0.x.
  • Page 113 You may be using different network adapters than those illustrated here, but this procedure will remain the same, regardless of the type of network adapters you are using.  Go to Start > My Computer > Properties.  Select the Hardware Tab.  Click Device Manager. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 114 DWL-700AP User’s Manual Troubleshooting Double-click on Network Adapters.  Right-click on D-Link AirPlus DWL-G680 Wireless Cardbus Adapter. (In this  example we use the DWL-G680; you may be using other network adapters, but the procedure will remain the same.)  Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly.
  • Page 115  Make sure that the SSID on the router and the wireless client are exactly the same. If they are not, wireless connection will not be established.  Move the DWL-2700AP and the wireless client into the same room and then test the wireless connection.
  • Page 116 Troubleshooting 7. I forgot my encryption key.  Reset the DWL-2700AP to its factory default settings and restore the other devices on your network to their default settings. You may do this by pressing the Reset button on the back of the unit. You will lose the current configuration settings.

  • Page 117: High Gain External Antenna (Optional)

    For high gain antenna information, please contact D-Link Sales at (800) 326-1688. The external gain antenna attaches to the right side of the DWL-2700AP when the front panel is facing towards you. An external high gain antenna connects here.

  • Page 118: Technical Specifications

    • BPSK @ 6 and 9Mbps • QPSK @ 12 and 18Mbps • 16QAM @ 24 and 36Mbps • 64QAM @ 48 and 54Mbps DSSS: • DBPSK @ 1Mbps • DQPSK @ 2Mbps • CCK @ 5.5 and 11Mbps D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 119 • 98ft (30m) @ 54Mbps • 112ft (34m) @ 48Mbps • 128ft (39m) @ 36Mbps • 154ft (47m) @ 24Mbps • 184ft (56m) @ 18Mbps • 217ft (66m) @ 12Mbps • 259ft (79m) @ 9Mbps • 325ft (99m) @ 6Mbps Outdoor: D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 120 • Operating: 10%~90% (non-condensing) • Storing: 5%~95% (non-condensing) Certifications • FCC Part 15 • CSA international Dimensions • L = 10.93 inches (277.7mm) • W = 6.10 inches (155mm) • H = 1.77 inches (45mm) Warranty • 1 Year D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 121: Technical Support

    Technical Support Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product.

  • Page 122: Warranty

    Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
  • Page 123 D-Link in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D-Link for the Software. Replacement Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions.
  • Page 124 D-Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the foregoing requirements, or for which an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package.
  • Page 125 This Limited Warranty provides specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Trademarks: D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 126: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 127: Industry Canada Statement

    This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 128: Registration

    DWL-700AP User’s Manual Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 2.00 Revised: 7/13/2006 D-Link Systems, Inc.

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